Vote for the Toff


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‘The Toff’ usually steers clear of politics, but when a Member of Parliament is murdered he is urged to stand in his place. All does not go well, as people believe he is just interested in finding the murderers and exposing a ring of dangerous drug peddlers. Attempts are made on his life and perhaps more is going on than even he realises ...




Call for the Baron


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A series of minor thefts at Vere House prompts the owners to call in John Mannering to investigate. Whilst Mannering is doing so, jewels and the famous Deverall necklace are stolen. The police are also called and Mannering must prove his own innocence when he discovers someone has planted the stolen necklace in his room . . .




The Legion of the Lost


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As World War II enters the ‘beginning of the end’, Dr. Palfrey and Z5 are tasked with locating many of the doctors, scientists and other prominent people who have been imprisoned by the Nazis all over Europe. This action packed adventure follows progress as they proceed from the Baltic to the very heart of the enemy’s stronghold: Berlin.




A Note From The Accused?


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Jim Mellor contemplates suicide. His fiancée, Judith, is distraught. His disappearance, following being accused of murder, may have some explanation in the fact that another woman, Clarissa Arden, also knows a James Mellor who is more than capable of committing murder. Can ‘The Toff’ rescue the situation and save the life of an innocent man?




Danger for the Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is called to the house of William Blane by a young girl and upon arrival finds Blane is dead and the girl very nearly so. That, however, is not the beginning of an investigation, as ‘The Baron’ is now himself in danger. There is also betrayal and an angry and suspicious detective to deal with.




Alias the Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) bought the Dellamont Emeralds. But he chose to ignore their history of misfortune. Then things began to happen - an attempted robbery of the famous jewels; and a quarrel with Lorna Fauntley. Seemingly separate incidents, yet all connected. The strangest thing of all was that someone was impersonating the Baron ....




A Sharp Rise in Crime


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A deception is planned to try and stop corruption and deal with vice crimes that reach up to the highest levels. Scotland Yard announces its best detective, Roger West, is dead. The story is credible, as West has recently been the target of would-be assassins. Meanwhile, West attempts to penetrate the circles in which the conspirators operate.




The Gelignite Gang


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After a series of robberies Roger West, of Scotland Yard investigates. Then there is a killing at London’s largest department store. The victim had been living with his son-in-law, whose has a lot of explaining to do. The Chairman of the robbed store is far from helpful and West must uncover the secrets that everyone appears to be hiding.




The Extortioners


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Professor Clayton is happily married, but there is another woman and also a teenage son who learns that the person he calls ‘uncle’ is actually his father. Now, Clayton is being blackmailed. Chief Inspector (‘Handsome’) West has to battle a motorcycle gang and dodge danger to himself and others as he fights to prevent the truth being revealed.




Reward For The Baron


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A thief has ransacked every room in the Royal Hotel. Supt. Bristow discovers John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is a guest, along with his wife, Lorna. Valuable jewellery has been stolen and there is clearly an abiding suspicion – but then comes a mysterious call. A man has two diamonds to sell and also has a very surprising confession to make ...